In case anyone was thinking of going to Churn Creek for the annual May long weekend trip:
Was informed that there are apparently check points outside of Clinton towards Churn, Dog Creek, and area. They are checking driver's licenses and turning non locals away.
I have not personally seen them...
I've had this truck for a while now and something very weird is going on. Has been happening since I bought it off the previous owner. Some times (unrelated to weather, time of day, temperature or alignment of the moon) the turn signals and the hazards stop working. I can try either one...
Hey guys, soon I'll be in Washington for a few days and was hoping to get some camping and wheeling in while there. I'll be around Wenatchee (likely a bit west), and have at leas 1, maybe two nights.
Any recommendations for something not too hard since I'll be wheeling solo.
And I guess I need...
kookipi valley by Maciej (Mat) Radoszewski, on Flickr
I've got a beautiful 1984 BJ42 that I've been rebuilding slowly. I'll get into doing a proper thread on the rebuild components a bit later when I have some time.
Current issue:
I have not rebuilt the drivetrain yet, the previous owner had...
I won't go into the details of the trip as it may become a story for the magazine in the near future. Robert C, Craig, Mike McT, Kim and Brenda (and 2 dogs), Rob H (and dog), myself and Julia. Kim, Robert, and Craig ended up heading back earlier, Mike stayed for one more night and Rob, Julia and...
I've got a friend of mine who is in Rossland for a few days. She blew a couple fuses, looks like stereo, cig and heater.
Do we have anyone up there who could check it out?
Thanks
Mat
There are a few options out there for running 12VDC components on 24VDC trucks. Ranging from running direct off converters to running things off a battery and charging it. I know several guys on here have set up systems using solar charge controllers and converters to recharge batteries. A few...
The search hasn't come up with anything useful.
Does anyone have pictures of how the Kaymar rear bumper attaches to the back of a 40?
Do they remove the rear cross member or just bolt to it?
Are there any rear bumpers for the 40 that remove the rear cross member or are all of them bolted to the...
One of the guys at work found this, interesting read with a lot of uses:
Making cars of the future stronger, using less energy | News Room - The Ohio State University
My input bearing is dying for sure and I don't know if there is any other damage. Since I am a bit short on time I'd like to just do a complete swap and deal with the damaged one later.
Looking for a 5 speed 4x4 pick up transmission, it's the one with the forward control for the transfer case...
One of the members of the Four Wheel Drive Association of BC went down to Hale Creek to check up on the place and do a bit of clean up. This is what he found (linked from facebook). Some dickhead(s) shot up the shelter and the signs. This was built by volunteers working their assess off...
This was the very quick build I did a while back when I discovered I no longer had a rear frame cross member and the body was pretty much holding the back together.
It was quick but it is solid. It will bolt into the factory 5 bolt holes (2 of which are the body mount). I added a swing out to it...
While many were enjoying Churn Creek, Robert, Craig and I headed for other trails. We started off by East Gate, failed an overly ambitious attempt at crossing to Ashnola valley (I didn't think we would make it but I wanted to try, we did hit 1850m by the time the snow stopped us) and ended up by...
I know, this probably belongs in the 60 section, but all those with a JDM 60 that has cable locker usually hang out here anyways (still, sorry if it doesn't belong, move as necessary).
A little while back my good friend Robert ended up noticing he didn't have a rear locker anymore. After some...
There are a few people out there that have true craftsmanship, they are becoming more rare than they used to be mainly because of costs and in part because of automation. For all of our technological advances I wonder how much much we sacrifice of ourselves and our personal advances.
I am in...
Well I couldn't resist ....I think I need to start going to some TA (tool anonymous) meetings.
Came across this beast on CL and the price was right. SO now I am the proud new owner of over a ton of steel. I already have a few dies that will work with this setup but will need some more.
Also...
This shouldn't affect anyone here,, although we do need a bit more clarification on the closure of Chinahead. I am curious how this is going to be enforced.
http://infotel.ca/newsitem/alpine-vehicle-restrictions-take-effect/it18602
Looks like Toyota is moving the entire Corolla model production to Mexico soon.
http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/toyota-to-end-corolla-production-in-canada-147126/?utm_source=CMO&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CMO-EN04152015